City safety & data profile

ChalmetteLA

Chalmette, LA is a 17K-resident city in St. Bernard Parish with a median household income of $54,904.

St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Chalmette, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Chalmette has a population larger than 34% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $214,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

17K
Population
Top 66%
By size
$54,904
Median income
$214,700
Median home
24.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Chalmette

Chalmette posts a median household income higher than 15% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Chalmette area.

Top 85%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Chalmette

Where Chalmette income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$54,904 Bottom 15% higher than 15% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. LA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Chalmette, LA beyond the headline numbers

Chalmette sits inside St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 29.94°N, -89.97°W. Population 16,751, $54,904 median household income. Median home value $214,700, median rent $1,110. Poverty rate 24.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Chalmette's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 42.7%, then short sleep duration at 42.2%. 1 hospital in/around Chalmette, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Chalmette from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
16,751
Chalmette
Median Income
$54,904
-19% vs avg
Median Home Value
$214,700
-6% vs avg
Median Age
35.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (St. Bernard Parish) - Chalmette's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
44K+14%
Median Income
$58,651+42%
Median Home Value
$202,500+59%
Poverty Rate
23%+23%
Unemployment
7.6%-38%

Economics

Economics indicators for Chalmette, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
Poverty Rate
24.9% +75% vs avg
Unemployment 9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 13.6%
Work From Home 8.9%
Public Transit 1.1%

Population

White 53.5%
African American 27.7%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
42.7%
Short Sleep Duration
42.2%
High Blood Pressure
39.9%
Physical Inactivity
33.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.7%
Current Smoking
20.4%
Binge Drinking
17.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.4%
Diabetes
14.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.2%
Annual Checkup 79.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.7%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ST BERNARD PARISH HOSPITAL
CHALMETTE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Chalmette, LA? ▼
Chalmette, LA has a population of 16,751 people, located in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Chalmette? ▼
The median household income in Chalmette, LA is $54,904 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.9%.
What is the median home value in Chalmette? ▼
The median home value in Chalmette, LA is $214,700. Median rent is $1,110/month.
What are the top health concerns in Chalmette? ▼
The top health indicators in Chalmette include Obesity (42.7%), Short Sleep Duration (42.2%), High Blood Pressure (39.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Chalmette? ▼
Chalmette has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Chalmette? ▼
The median age in Chalmette, LA is 35.2 years. 13.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Chalmette, LA is located in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 17K and a $54,904 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Chalmette area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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AirNow - Louisiana

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National Weather Service

NOAA active watches, warnings, advisories

CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Chalmette's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Chalmette area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Chalmette against Louisiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Louisiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (St. Bernard Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

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